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Old Sat Mar 31, 2007, 08:15 PM
Ruth Cuadra Ruth Cuadra is offline
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Originally Posted by Tasmith
I would like to know if anyone knows if there is an connection between bone marrow disease and benzene cleaning products.
Tasmith,

The exact causes of MDS are unknown, but benzene has been linked to MDS. Patients often have a history of prior chemotherapy treatment, radiation exposure, or exposure to benzene. According to the National Cancer Institute, patients with exposure to toxins such as tobacco smoke, heavy metals, pesticides, petroleum, etc. may constitute as many as 30% of MDS cases.

Do you suspect that your MDS is the result of benzene exposure?

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Ruth Cuadra
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